Q: I have a good crop of sweet onions, most of which have been broken over by the wind and weather. They are the sweet onion variety and have good size. When should they be harvested and how can they be stored?

A: When the foliage bends over and begins to dry brown, that's your cue to pull them. You can also let them go completely brown to be sure they're fully mature. They won't grow any more at that point.

I like to braid and hang my onions for a week or two to let them fully dry. You could also lay them out in any shady, dry area. Then store them in the refrigerator for maximum life. Onions also can be stored in net bags in a dry pantry. Just check them to make sure none were damaged and beginning to rot.